Provisional government Flashcards
Who was the leader of the provisional government?
Lvov and later Kerensky
Why did the provisional government lack legitimacy?
It was made up of members from the progressive bloc in 1915 and was therefore unelected
Which secondary ruling body conflicted with the provisional government?
Petrograd Soviet
What did the provisional government and Petrograd soviet disagree on in regards to the war?
Provisional government wanted a “decisive victory” while the Petrograd soviet wanted “peace without annexations”
What did the Provisional government establish in terms of personal freedoms?
The 8 principles which allowed for freedom of speech and political amnesty
What did the Provisional government promise peasants?
Promised them land after the war was over
What was the Kornilov affair 1917?
General Kornilov attempted to overthrow the government and enact marshal rule
How did the provisional government defeat General Kornilov?
They armed the Bolsheviks and used them to defeat Kornilov and the army
What were the results of the Kornilov affair?
Bolsheviks were seen as heroes and Lenin was seen as a strong leader, they were also now armed
How did Lenin seize control of the provisional government?
October Revolution in which Lenin lead a communist coup in October 1917
Define coup d’état
Sudden violent and unlawful seizure of power
What demands from workers and peasants were ignored?
Eight hour working day and more land
What is the optimist/pessimist debate?
Optimists believe the government was not doomed to fail whereas pessimists believe it was
Why where national minorities annoyed with the provisional government?
Slowness in calling the constituent assembly votes lead to their views not being upheld
What was formed in Kiev following the formation of the provisional government?
A central Rada (council) which demanded full autonomy
